Top Rankings
Los Lunas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,207 students in Los Lunas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Lunas School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
16 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
8,207 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
436 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Lunas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
75%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
16%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,942 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,249
$15,100
Spending / Student
$10,942
$14,450
Best Los Lunas School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,207 students.
What is the rank of Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District is ranked #59 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Lunas School District?
75% of Los Lunas School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Los Lunas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,942 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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